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  • A Tailspot Blenny, Ecsenius stigmatura, hovers over a colorful colony of encrusting sponge. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    2009MAY01blen06LM.tif
  • A Red Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprion ephippium, cavorts among the stinging tentacles of its host anemone, Entacmaea quadricolor, accented by a backdrop of colorful soft coral.  Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    clown131CP.tif
  • Nemo and Family: A family of Western Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion ocellaris, snuggle among the venomous tentacles of their host, a Magnifiecnt Sea Anemone, Heteractis magnifica. The anemonefish develop an immunity to the tentacles, whose sting would prove fatal for many other fish.  North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    clown154CP.tif
  • This colorful Regal Angelfish, Pygoplites diacanthus, was swimming quickly but steadily, allowing me to compose this shot as I panned along.  In this case I kept the zoom at the 70mm length to minimize distance between lens and subject. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea. Nikon F100 in Seacam housing, twin Ikelite 200 strobes, Ultra Light arms, Fujichrome Velvia 50 film.  f-8, 1/125 sec.
    afr7CP.tif
  • Sporting electric blue coloration that makes it appear to be plugged in to a neon light, the Andaman Damselfish, Pomacentrus alleni, is among the most conspicuous of small reef fish. Found primarily in the Andaman Sea, its range also includes the Indian Ocean sides of Sumatra and Java. Andaman Sea.
    df6CP.tif
  • A Western Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion ocellaris, snuggles among the tentacles of its host sea anemone, Heteractis magnifica. The anemonefish is immune to the tentacles' sting, allowing it to hide from predatory fish that avoid the tentacles. The anemone also benefits, as the anemonefish will fiercely defend its host. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    clown23CP.tif
  • This brilliantly colored creature, only a few inches in length, is a Longnose Filefish, Oxymonacanthus longirostris. Its long snout and relatively small mouth enable it to reach down among Acropora corals where it feeds on the polyps. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    ff11CP.tif
  • The distinctively colored Palette Surgeonfish, a.k.a. "Dory"<br />
, Paracanthurus hepatus, often hides among coral branches if threatened. Barren Island, Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea, India
    08FEB07surg044CP.tif
  • A Red Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprion ephippium, snuggles among the tentacles of its host anemone, under the branches of a soft coral colony.  Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    clown134CP.tif
  • A Emperor Angelfish, Pomacanthus imperator, passes close to the photographer's lens.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand, Indian Ocean
    afemp15CP.tif
  • A Beaked Coralfish or Copperband Butterflyfish, Chelmon rostratus, browses among coralimorphs. Sail Rock, Thailand, Gulf of Thailand, Pacific Ocean
    bff106CP.tif
  • A school of Lunar-Tail Bigeyes, Priacanthus hamrur, hover over a garden of staghorn coral.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand, Indian Ocean. filename: beyesch2
    bff68.tif
  • Normally rather shy, this Regal Angelfish, Pygoplites diacanthus, was preoccupied with browsing among coral rubble, giving the photographer an opportunity for this tight portrait.  Andaman Sea
    afr65andCP.tif
  • A curious Regal Angelfish, Pygoplites diacanthus, peers towards the photographer's lens. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    afr75CPIX.tif
  • A tiny Blenny peers from its home, an empty wormhole, surrounded by encrusting sponge.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    blen3.tif
  • A pair of Regal Angelfish, Pygoplites diacanthus, browsing amdist coral rubble.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand, Indian Ocean
    afr38CP.tif
  • A school of Lunar-tail Bigeyes, Priacanthus hamrur, hover in formation as an underwater photographer approaches.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand
    beyeschd2CP.tif
  • A curious Semicircle Angelfish, Pomacanthus semicirculatus, peers out from a rocky overhang.  Koh Tachai, Similan Islands Marine National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand
    afsc1CP.tif
  • A Western Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion ocellaris, snuggles among the tentacles of its host sea anemone.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    clown7CP.tif
  • A boldy patterned Meyer's Butterflyfish, Chaetodon meyersi, meanders among hard corals. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    bff115CP.tif
  • A trio of Western Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion ocellaris, cavort among the tentacles of their host sea anemone, Heteractis magnifica.  Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar/Burma, Andaman Sea
    clown15CP.tif
  • Showing off its attractive blue lips, a Three Spot Angelfish, Apolemichthys trimaculatus, peers out at from a rocky crevice.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand
    afts1bcCP.tif
  • A juvenile Red Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprion ephippium, peers from among the tentacles of its host anemone. The white vertical bar across the gill covers will fade away as it reaches maturity. Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    clown60CP.tif
  • The Longnose Hawkfish, Oxyhirrhites typus, is well camouflaged to blend in with the gorgonian coral it is perched upon. This species is normally seen only at depths of 60ft./18m and greater. Andaman Sea.
    hawk28CP.tif
  • Orange Anemonefish, Amphiprion sandaracinos, hovering above its host anemone.  Note parasite residing inside the mouth, where the toungue would normally be seen. Bunaken Island, N. Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    clown155CP.tif
  • A Red Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprion ephippium, hovers near a soft coral while standing guard over its host anemone, Entacmaea quadricolor. Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, Indian Ocean
    clown127CP.tif
  • A trio of Longfin Bannerfish, Heniochus acuminatus, hover in formation in mid-water.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand. filename: bff68
    bff26.tif
  • This Western Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion ocellaris, appears to be giving its companion a kiss on the cheek. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    clown146bcCP.tif
  • The same species as animated film star "Nemo", a Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion percula, snuggles among the tentacles of its host anemone.  Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean
    clown41CPIX.tif
  • A Purple Dart Goby, Nemateleotris decora, hovers near its burrow, ready to dive out of sight at the first hint of danger. Barren Island, Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea, India
    17FEB07goby048CP.tif
  • A Western Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion ocellaris, peers from among the tentacles of its host sea anemone. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea. filename: clown19
    clown19.tif
  • A pair of Splendid Soldierfish, Myripristis botche, hover among a school of Oriental Sweetlips, Plectorhinchus vittatus, surrounded by colorful cup corals and soft corals on a rocky reef. Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea, India
    20100219_Andamans_0017.tif
  • A trio of bannerfish and various other schooling fish gather on a steep dropoff, accented by a crinoid and colorful Dendronepthya soft coral. Apo Reef, Sulu Sea, Philippiines, Pacific Ocean
    20110126_Philippines_0053.tif
  • This juvenile Pinnate Spadefish, Platax pinnatus, displays the unusual body shape and striking coloration typical of its age. Adults are more disc-shaped and less colorful, being mostly silver with several black bars.  Lembeh Strait, N. Sulawesi, Celebes Sea, Indonesia
    bat30CP.tif
  • Colorful Dendronepthya soft corals and various reef fish thrive in brisk currents at Nigali Passage, Gau, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20181010_Fiji_0158.tif
  • frog312: A colorful Clown Anglerfish / Warty Frogfish, Antennarius maculatus, displays its ?lure? in an effort to attract prey.  For this cooperative subject, I used the macro zoom at the 70mm position, allowing me to get physically very close and minimize the amount of water between lens & subject.  Thailand, Andaman Sea, Richelieu Rock. Nikon F100 in Seacam housing, Nikkor 70-180mm Macro Zoom lens, twin Ikelite 200 strobes, Ultra Light arms, Fujichrome Velvia 50 film.  f-25, 1/60 sec.
    frog312CP.tif
  • Schooling Bannerfish, Heniochus diphreutes, gather on a steep dropoff amidst colorful soft corals as a school of Bigeye Trevally swirl in the distance. Black Magic, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120307_Andamans_0056.tif
  • A Caribbean Reef Shark, Carcharhinus perezi, cruises above colorful sponges at the edge of the Gulf Stream. Little Bahama Bank Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean
    Caribbean Reef 20x30
  • A school of Bluestreak Fusiliers, Pterocaesio tile, streams past colorful soft corals, Gorgonian fans and various sponges as a pair of Dogtooth Tuna patrol in the distance. Narcondam Island, Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea; India
    2009feb08rsand43CP.tif
  • Apparently unconcerned about interspecies rivalry, a trio of morays share a rock crevice, accompanied by a seastar and colorful soft corals.  Fimbriated Moray, Gymnothorax fimbriatus (center), and White-Eyed Morays, Siderea thysoidea (on either side)  Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    me3scom1.tif
  • A male Red-Bar Anthias, Pseudanthias rubrizonatus, displays the brilliant colors typical of its sex.  Females are drab by comparison. These fish normally inhabit deep, inshore reefs. Hin Muang, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    anth7CP.tif
  • This brilliant little fish, a Bluebanded Goby, Gobio bonito, is a commonly encountered inhabitant of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, including central California, Baja and the Gulf of California. Guadalupe Island, Mexico, Pacific Ocean
    goby42LM.tif
  • Known only from Fiji, Marjorie's Wrasse, Cirrhilabrus marjorie, inhabits deep rubble areas. This one is a male, which, typical of wrasses, is more colorful than the female. Sailstone Reef, Viti Levu, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121026_fiji_0008.tif
  • A pair of Caribbean Reef Sharks, Carcharhinus perezi, cruise above colorful sponges at the edge of the Gulf Stream. Little Bahama Bank Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean
    11july08bah009.tif
  • A family of Western Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion ocellaris, snuggle among the venomous tentacles of their host, a Magnifiecnt Sea Anemone, Heteractis magnifica. The anemonefish develop an immunity to the tentacles, whose sting would prove fatal for many other fish.  North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    Clownfish Family 20x30
  • The brilliantly colored Yellow-Mask Angelfish, Pomacanthus xanthometopon, is often shy and difficult to approach.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand
    afym2CP.tif
  • This pair of Indian Flame Basslets, Pseudanthias ignitus, are courting in mid-water, as they often do at dusk.  The female, above, pales in comparison to the vividly colored male, which displays its most brilliant coloration during such mating rituals.  The pair mated moments after this photo was taken, releasing eggs and sperm into the water column, to be taken wherever the current carried them.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand
    anth15CP.tif
  • This brilliantly colored male Twospot Anthias, Pseudanthias bimaculatus, was found on a deep wall dive at Barren Island. Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea; Indian Ocean
    20100226_Andamans_0039.tif
  • The stiking coloration of this juvenile Emperor Angelfish, Pomecanthus imperator, changes completely as it approaches maturity. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand
    afempj1CP.tif
  • This reddish colored Largemouth Triplefin, Ucla xenogrammus, stands out conspicuously against its chosen perch, an unusual blue colored gorgonian coral. Bangka Island, N. Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    blen22CPIX.tif
  • Ribbon Eel, Rhinomuraena quaesita, showing unusual solid yellow coloration, indicating it has transformed from male to female. North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    bre47CP.tif
  • A juvenilie Lemon Damselfish, Pomacentrus moluccensis, hovers over its home, a colony of Acropora coral. Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.
    df11CP.tif
  • A juvenile Yellow Boxfish, Ostracion cubicus, peers out from a crevice.  Andaman Sea
    boxf7CP.tif
  • A Spine-Cheek Anemonefish, Premnas biaculeatus, peeks out from among tentacles of its host sea anemone. Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean
    clown40CPIX.tif
  • A pair of Reef Bannerfish, Heniochus accuminatus, hover near a fan coral. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    bff71CP.tif
  • A pair of Longfin Bannerfish, Heniochus acuminatus, hover near a fan coral. Andaman Sea
    bff20CP.tif
  • Rare photo shows two Ribbon Eels, Rhinomuraena quaesita, at different development stages, sharing the same burrow. Juveniles are mostly black, changing to neon blue as adult males. Only a small percent progress further to become all-yellow females. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    bre13.tif
  • Colorful soft corals, surrounded by Anthias fish. Vatu-i-ra, Bligh Water, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121022_fiji_0093.tif
  • Rarely seen by divers, this adult female Ribbon Eel, Rhinomuraena quaesita, is distinguished by its yellow coloration. Juveniles are mostly black, changing into  predominantly blue males, eventually turning into yellow females at about 85 cm length. This image is doubly rare because the animal is in the open; normally only head and shoulders protrude from burrow. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    15MAY07bre17LM.tif
  • Rarely seen by divers, a Pelagic Thresher Shark, Alopias pelagicus, cruises over a coral plateau while being serviced by cleaner fish. Monad Shoal, Malapascua Island, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120618_philippines_0017-2.tif
  • Rarely seen by divers, a Pelagic Thresher Shark, Alopias pelagicus, cruises over a coral plateau while being serviced by cleaner fish. Monad Shoal, Malapascua Island, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120618_philippines_0016-2.tif
  • This barren area is the result of blast fishing, a cheap and easy, but very destructive technique. This wasteful method indescriminatingly kills huge numbers of fish and other marine life. Worse yet, delicate coral reef habitat is destroyed, causing long-term damage. It is Illegal in most countries, but enforcement is difficult.  Nusa Laut, Banda Sea, Indonesia
    20101104_Indo_0092.tif
  • Semi-circle Angelfish, Pomacanthus semicirculatus, showing typical intermediate stage coloration.  Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean; underwater; fish portrait; juvenile; juvenile angelfish, color change
    afscj3CP.tif
  • The Oceanic Whitetip Shark, Carcharhinus longimanus, is easily identified by its distinctive paddle-shaped dorsal and pectoral fins. Once common throughout the world's deep tropical and subtropical seas, their population has been decimated by commercial fishing in recent years, particularly longlining.  Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean
    2008july01owts74.tif
  • A Bluefin Trevally, Caranx melampygus, patrols past a pair of Splendid Soldierfish, Myripristis botche, amdist rocky terrain covered by small soft corals. Fish Rock, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120304_Andamans_0054.tif
  • Rarely seen by divers, a Pelagic Thresher Shark, Alopias pelagicus, cruises over a coral plateau while being serviced by cleaner fish. Monad Shoal, Malapascua Island, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120620_philippines_0100.tif
  • This distinctive silhouette belongs to the heaviest of all bony fish, an Ocean Sunfish, Mola mola. Banda Sea, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    2009APR22mola110CP.tif
  • A dense school of Bluestripe Snapper, Lutjanus kasmira, hover over pastel soft corals and barrel sponges at Fish Rock, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    Fish Rock Reefscape 12x18
  • Thriving invertebrate and fish life on a deep slope at Apo Island Marine Sanctuary, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120626_philippines_0011.tif
  • A trio of Oriental Sweetlips, Plectorhinchus vittatus, hover near a gorgonian coral, surrounded by anthias fish. Vatu-i-ra, Bligh Water, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121031_fiji_0055.tif
  • A large male Oceanic Whitetip Shark, Carcharhinus longimanus. This species is one of the few truly pelagic sharks, rarely coming within sight of land. Once common throughout the world's deep tropical and subtropical seas, their population has been decimated by commercial fishing in recent years, particularly longlining.  Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean. Filename: 2008july01owts121
    Oceanic Whitetip
  • Oceanic Whitetip Shark, Carcharhinus longimanus. Once common throughout the world's deep tropical and subtropical seas, their population has been decimated by commercial fishing in recent years, particularly longlining. Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean
    01july08owt008.tif
  • A school of Oriental Sweetlips, Plectorhinchus vittatus, hover amidst soft corals on a rocky reef. Fish Rock, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120223_Andamans_0133.tif
  • Rarely seen by divers, a Pelagic Thresher Shark, Alopias pelagicus, cruises over a coral plateau while being serviced by cleaner fish. Monad Shoal, Malapascua Island, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120614_philippines_0086.tif
  • A pair of Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion percula, cavort among the tentacles of their host sea anemone. In a perfect example of symbiosis, the anemonefish aquire immunity to their host's stinging tentacles, which are lethal to most other fish. The anemonefish enjoy safe shelter among the tentacles, and reciprocate by defending their host from other predators. Wakatobi Marine Reserve, Tukang Besi Archipelago, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean. filename: clown94
    clown94.tif
  • The Oceanic Whitetip Shark, Carcharhinus longimanus, is one of the few truly pelagic sharks, rarely coming within sight of land. Once common throughout the world's deep tropical and subtropical seas, their population has been decimated by commercial fishing in recent years, particularly longlining.  Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean
    2008july01owts54.tif
  • The Oceanic Whitetip Shark, Carcharhinus longimanus, is easily identified by its distinctive paddle-shaped dorsal and pectoral fins. Once common throughout the world's deep tropical and subtropical seas, their population has been decimated by commercial fishing in recent years, particularly longlining. Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean
    2008july01owts174.tif
  • The exotic looking Weedy Scorpionfish, Rhinopias frondosa, occurs in a wide range of colors and textures.  Rare throughout its range, it is considered the holy grail of subjects among fish photographers.  Lembeh Strait; North Sulawesi; Indonesia
    15MAY07scorp108CP.tif
  • Atlantic sailfish, Istiophorus albicans, or Istiophorus platypterus, displaying vivid coloration typically seen while feeding. Isla Mujeres, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean
    2009MAR8sail07-2-2.tif
  • A squadron of Bluefin Trevally, Caranx melamygus, patrols above a school of Bluestripe Snapper, Lutjanus kasmira. Fish Rock, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120222_Andamans_0021.tif
  • Shortfin Lionfish, Dendrochirus brachypterus, are a common species, but normally they're a reddish brown color. The yellow phase, as seen here, is quite rare. Lembeh Strait, N. Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    lf63CP.tif
  • This Striated Frogfish, Antennarius striatus, has developed a remarkable adaptation in the form of hairy skin appendages, allowing it to blend in with filamentous algae where it lives. Lembeh Straits, N. Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    frog347.tif
  • A fishing boat cruises along the waterfront at Kawthaung, a port town at the Thai / Burma border. Andaman Sea
    tsburm47.tif
  • Thriving hard and soft corals, abundant reef fish, all signs of a healthy reef system. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand,  Andaman Sea
    rss169norm.tif
  • A Tiger Shark, Galeocerdo cuvier, cruises over a seagrass bed, accompanied by a school of blue runners. Tiger Beach, Little Bahama Bank, Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean
    Tiger Over Seagrass 12x18.tif
  • A school of White-Collar Butterflyfish, Chaetodon collare, hover in formation in mid-water. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    Whitecollar Butterflyfish School 20 x 30
  • Black-spotted Moray, Gymnothorax favagineus, being serviced by several Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Labroides dimidiatus. Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea, India
    20160305_andamans_0164.tif
  • Lemon Coralgoby, Gobiodon citrinus, Namena Marine Reserve, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121020_fiji_0057.tif
  • A Freckled Hawkfish, Paracirrhites forsteri, perches on hard coral. Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121016_fiji_0014.tif
  • A huge school of Bigeye Trevally, Caranx sexfasciatus, create a living tornado around a lucky diver on the edge of a coral-encrusted drop-off. Pulau Koon, Banda Sea, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    2009APR21rsbs48LM.tif
  • A tightly packed school of Ribbon Sweetlips, Plectorhinchus polytaenia, hovers in formation near a coral bommie. Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    2009APR27rsra30.tif
  • Sixbar Wrasse, Thalassoma hardwicke. Beqa Lagoon, Viti Levu, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121107_fiji_0044.tif
  • A school of Sri Lankan Sweetlips, Plectorhinchus sp., hovers in formation, accompanied by an Emperor Angelfish, Pomacanthus imperator. Campbell's Shoal, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120225_Andamans_0005.tif
  • A dense gathering of schooling bannerfish, Heniochus diphreutes, surround a small bommie at Johnny's Gorge, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120224_Andamans-86-2.tif
  • Rarely encountered by divers, the Weedy Scorpionfish, Rhinopias frondosa, is a highly sought subject for underwater photographers. Lembeh Strait; North Sulawesi; Indonesia
    15MAY07scorp12LM.tif
  • A tightly packed school of Big-Scale Soldierfish, Myripristis berndti,  gathers in a rocky crevice. Andaman Sea; Indian Ocean
    sold3LM.tif
  • Purple Anthias, Pseudanthias tuka, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120621_philippines_0127-2.tif
  • Say Ahh! A rare, brilliant yellow Weedy Scorpionfish, Rhinopias frondosa, flexes its jaws, as if bored. The actual reason for this behavior is probably to send a threatening message to the photographer, who has no doubt worn out his welcome. Scorpionfish also stretch their jaws regularly to stay limber for feeding opportunities. Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    scorp204.tif
  • Lemon Coralgoby, Gobiodon citrinus, Bligh Water, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121020_fiji_0054.tif
  • A school of Bigeye Trevally, Caranx sexfasciatus, hover beyond colonies of soft and black corals, surrounded by dark volcanic substrate. Black Magic, Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120307_Andamans_0175.tif
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